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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26
A rHANKsGIvING PROCLAMArION.
1HE President APPOINTS NOVEMBER - FoR THE
NArION's OB>EKVANCE.
w,sHiSGroN, oct. 25.-rhs following proclamation
issued 10y the President Late this afternoon.


W.sHINGToN, oct. 25.-rLs following proclamation
issued 10y the President Late this afternoon.
Tho sooinss, .nd the OF tod which followed
the American oople during AL the d-ys OF the pa. year
claim their recOgl AMI humble alignment.
IIs potent II. hA- protccts from ana
and from National cslAm Nv MS
the earth cite g.ncfour return TO no
labor Of The husDandan anu every path honest toll has .
comfort ana contentnent by Kindness the
hearts 81 people have been shed aernai
sentiment aud patriotic epiesvof and by HIS uaer gni
have been directed the way OF NaionA, pros
NAV. with acoori testify
tude for all these brs-ng Grover Cleveland. OF
tie Tinted states 10 e and THURS
d2V the twenty fourth day OF Novsm'rr day Of
thanksgiving aud prayer 10 be- observed al the people Of
the and
pended asd let people assemble thor accustomed
Worship and with prayer and PRAISE
tansr to Heavenly Father Tor AL that lie for
while hunhly the OF amt
a 'ontlhusuoe Of HIS me-cy
Let families aud sindIr reunited that day AND 81
their hearts ned with sindy cheer ani aHeeonstc
n-cencc be turned Ia hankfuness To tbs ourc" OF tr
pleasures tho Giver Of all That makes the day glad and
Joyous
Ana ia midst worship and happiness let
the poor the needy AMI the unfortunate sud ~
OF aud ready beuevOence lot increase he
number OF those Who WIKI grateful hearts shall JON IN our
thsnssgIvIDg
la witness have hand aud caused the seal
Of the Cn.tod states 10 be herrunto Affixed
Done Washington tins twenty MIN dav ~
October In Of Lori one thousand Eight Hun
United States the Une Hundred and Twelfth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26

The Insurance Tariff Association, consisting of IN
surance brokers and representatives. Of the various
companies met yesterday in the Fire UndeIwliters'
room a. No. 1lj Broadway On the order OF business
wa, the dpo,a! Of the question Of brokerage on risks
that are rated which was brought up at tie last
meeting. a committee appointed at that time to
consider the matter and report yesterday. The com
ttee suggested al Yesterdays session that two
committees. ono Of company represen siiveS and ono
of brokers. be appointed 10 confer with each other,
and try TO secure he maintenance Of moderate rate
of brokerage. This report adopted and the com
mittees appointed. Here OfDfc. the brokerage
ha- been fixed by agreement made by the individual
companies and agents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26
1yspEo1yyG 1HE NEW AQUEDUCE

Aoueduct Commissioners Spencer kioge"'S' f'Nh'
,arnes and Newton yesterday continued ther ihspcc-
,ton of the new aqueduct. beginning a. Aru'S ih's
went down the shafts looked Wisely al 'he u's '"',
fixed with the engineers aud returned home Ih'S
,l ,oen # nm unrl they have gone the length OF the
.oueduct Chief Engineer Church said that he eN-
pee ed water would be running through The ne" con-
duit i'm a year The contract for the ne" e"d"m Jam
I, now ready 10 be let. " ~ ~
chief Engineer Churh and his assistant have re-
Gently writ en- long opinions on the proposed quaker
Bird sc dam. touching particularly On the qhcstlun
whether should be curved OF straight. Tie 'hlci
Engineer j. strongly In favor OF straight dam, while
commissioner Barnes IS equally strong In favor OF a
curved dam. COmm~ siOner Newton favOrs the
raI.ht dam but NOT inclined to Insist on his view
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26
BOSTON STOCK BROKERS FAN.

Bosro>. Mas, OCT. % Perkins, pupee a Co,
brokers, No. 40 State-st., successors To Charles y
sweet a CO., have falcd The suspension created
scarcely ripple of excitement In the street. nom
hc of The firm stated this morning that the liabilities,
which all unsecured, would not exceed $4,000,
whii" Tie as-els would scarcely reach 10000. The
ultrci csr Ui the failure the dep c->iOn 10 Was -
chU~ri~ Central and Union Pacific, on which shares the
t.i long margins II H. stated thai ~" cred ors
viii nos trallle more than inv cents the doat and
there l. no prospect OF the finn lcsuning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26

CUSTOM HOUSE VACANCIES MADE 70 ORDER
ray OF hope Is 10 be thrown out 10 the faint aud
weary Democrats who have been waiting 10 have their
names pat on tue payroll Of the Custom House Two
weeks ago Secretary Fairchild approved OF Collector
Masones recommendations to discharge twenty Repub
cdn clerks OF many years experience, upon the pre-
torce that tsy had failed in their examinations for pro-
mo ion and TO dag fortyons more TO be reported
" inefficient" by the Board OF Examiners In the
$1,000 class Of clerks there ten ordered for ear
inaon aud nine failed IN the 200 class ssventy-six
were examined and tayt TO lie reported as hav-
ing tailed When the Collector receives the list he
VIII forward 1T Secretary Fairch Id In the meantime
the waiting Democrats Will watch and pray.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26

the owner or the boat had put In her asccond-hand
horizontal boiler bought OF Glitter johnson. OF No 594
Waer-st The owner OF the boat said that the boiler
had bean tsste1 to $50 pounds aud had safety valve
which blow of at 80 pounds The report continued
Everything Indicated very violent explosion ana
csrresp spending excess OF steam pressure NO icensed
board and the boiler had not been inspect
ed The Inspectors will probably investigate the expo-
sion thoroughly and testimony will be laid before the
District Attorney to il there IL any ground Tor
charge of manslau.hter ora less offence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26
SMALLPOX AND YELLOW FENER

WAsHINGroS, oct. 25-surgeon General Hamilton TO
oeived telegram from the quarantine officer at savau
nah, Ga today saying that the british ship Salon. which
had three Of smallpox board during her voyage
was sent TO quarantine today. >,,.
A telegram was also received from Deputy Collector
Spencer Tampa fla saying that there lad Dcsn SIX
eight OF yellow fever since last report ahu
that there wero deaths yesterday ana thrcc TINS
mi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Oct % Major Charles Il Greenieaf
Surgeon has beef ordered TO make general ehamiha
ton OF the recruiting stations and the methods OF exam"
recruits for tho Army aud also TO instruct scrut
ing officers matters pertaining 10 such EXAMINATIONS
Board of survey, consist OF Captain J. g Clnord'
Ordnance Department: captain G. A. vernon iotn In
bee ordered examine certain quartefinastors sores
at Philade phta Leave of absence for two months mas
been granted second Lieutenant Charles T. Elliott, 1th
Cavalrs.
The Ranger sailed from san Francisco 10 DAY 20 CON
tinue her survey work on southern California coast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26

aped In black this morning mark OF respect to
the memory OF tho late E. B. Washburne.
CABINET MEETISG.-The regular meetings OF the Cab
met were resumed today All the members pres
ent except Secretary whitney The annual reports and
the Presidents to Congress were the principal
subjects o consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26
RIG SALE or UPHOLSTERY srUFFs

The second ANA third floors OF Wmeriing Hoguet "
CO., auction establis hment looked yesterday like
her OF parors moving day The walls anu partitions
were heavily drapci WIZ upholstery stuis and curtain
goods OF all varieties and the floors were crowded with
dealers this city. Brooklyn. Boston, Chicago. ST.
Ionis and other placrs who followed Auctoncer
Wmerilngs voice arOuLd As they would dinner bell.
II q pelemptOry sale, 10y the order OF Nlc0l.
COwshaw X CO.. and the list Of goods offered comprised
Nottingham lace. printed Nottingham, Burmese Lace
s0uln lace, Madras lace. silk Madras, silk Burmese.
Swiss tambouled aud French Clupy lace There
also Swiss tamboured Jacquard muslin, French lace
tides and tapestry OF different kinds
The proceeds of the sale Yesterday round
her. about 500 The curtain sale said 20 be tho
best that has taken place he.e five years The plush
sold well also Among the firms buying Yesterday were
Sheppard Knapp CO.. stern Brothers. ConkliDg "
ChiVNis, simpson, Crawford X SIMPSON OF this city;
Hovey Of Boston; Samuel {. Davids. OF -. Louis;
Carson Prize Scott Co., OF Chicago; Licbnan Brothers
Il Owens and Wechser Brothers, of Brooklyn The salo
to-day includes por'ieres tapestry, rushrs. hrocaes
aud covers Tomorrow there will he sale Of hosiery.
PRODUCE MEN TO NAVE 4 CLEARING HOUSE.
The pcrsstency OF those members OF the Produce En-
change who have repeatedly made efforts TO establish
clearing house far the settlement Of differences in
has at last been rewarded II the Board OF Man
ayers approve. Committee on Clearings will bo
appointed and Clearing House Bank voted within the
next two Tho clearing house system will NOT
change the present mole OF doing business but will
facilitate greatly lesson the amount OF clerical work,
and decrease risks The scheme provides for ths
checking OF days transactions by $50 NJ OF ths
following day on "a confirmation slip, thus don. awaI
with disputed trades or than one days standing
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BIG IyTE PERsONAL-LIBERTY MEETING.
steinway Hall has been engaged for public meeting
in opposition to the Personal Liberty movement to
be held next Monday evening IL Is expected that
spsschss will be made by the Rev. Dr. John Hail. tho
Rev Dr. j. NJ Buckley, Editor Of TAe OA'tsia~ Adroea:
Bishop Henry c. Potter. and Father waiworsn Oh
Albany. Msnsignor Thomas Preston, pa''sl - 81
80, Church has taken m active interest In the wcrk.
asd The help Of other Roman Catholic sasssvmen ne
been secured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26

-. PROMOTIONS AT THE CCSTOE HOUSr
'oio"inF $1,000 clerks ct tn. Custom aon.. vs,
Smosa 70 the next higher grade Yesterday Fysds :,
No" d. Vail. John n. Burke Jeremiah "A fsn,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26

CHOLERA LOSING IT'S arr ~ TIE LOWER ia y.
Pa,rana Sayoni OF the Italian Immigrant passeu
gers OIL the steamer Britannia, who removed TO
Swnburne Island suffering ffoI cholera. died yesterday
Genarosa Mastriagvi Of the passengers,
transferred from the steamer 70 Swinburne Island The
Italians under observation Hoffman Island were
amned yesterday and found IN good health, OF
cholera having developed among thom since October T.
The cholera patients ed from the steamer Acia 20
swnDurne Island several days ago are cODvalescent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26

E1A MINING THE BOTLER or THE LAUyCH MA =.
Steamboat Inspectors Farchd and Marsiand received
report yesterday from the assistant inspector who
sent examine the launch May which exploded on sun
day killing wo mon The report says that car smd,ke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-26
TO FINISH Il GOOD YORK IN RARLEM

Frederick H. Paulmau, Edward Barnes William r. Fielder
Phillip Breoher aud Oscar T. o. Neil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
DEBATING THE DILLON CASE.
fR GLADSTONE ASKS FOR COMMITTEE OF INQUIR


SIR RICHARD WEBSTER IN REPLY
JoypoN Nav 5-In the House of Commons this
afternoon consideration of the question of breach OF
priyiege in ~ The Times "Dillon case was resumed.
No member rising to speak the motion OF Mr. Lewis
that the conduct OF Tie Times " was breach oil
privilege and that the House take notice OF it, Speaker
Peel put before the House the amendment OF Dir
Edward Clarke Solicitor General, that the House de-
cline to treat The Timessr publication as breach
of privilege. The Parneltes at once challenged
division This resulted in a vote OF 297 IN favor OF
the amendment to 219 iagainst it. The amendment
thus became substantive motion anu MI oraui"uBn
resumed the debate.
Mr. Gladstone, who rising was loudly cheered,
moved an amendment that committee be appointed
to inquire into the charge of wiilful fasehood MADE
against Mr. Dillon in " The Times" on Monday. lie
obeced TO Lord Randolphs calling him the leader OF
the marty of separation He perfectly understood
why Lord Randolph did not call it the party oil Home
Ruie There was a future before Lord Randolph in
which Home Rule plsns might figure ss convenicnt 10
propose. IChoers Turning 10 the question OIL PRIV
iepe he said it unortu late that the Government
proposed the present step against an Irish member
while inacting upon the rhsn peOpie os d
| honor Why take the case into a court OF law Inc
House was q perfectly competent tribunal indeed.
the only competent one lie cnaengea ane ro.e
| cution had been ordered without the House having
previously condemned the act upon which the prose
cution was based. He appealed To the Government 10
alter their determination, which otherwise might lead
to crisis OF the most serious and momentous import
| ance. 49,, ,....,
that Mr. Gladstone had put the issue IN the clearest
possbIe way Bat the opinion of the law officers OF
the Crown was unshaken. He repudisted the nsinua
tion that the proposal of the Government Was col
lusion OF the grossesi character. Although his name
hal been formally associated with the proposed pros,
ecuton the Parneites could get Sir Charles kuSsel'
and others TO conduc, their case The Irish member
| Themselves could be the cbict Witnesses and they
| would have O ohsnce to make statements upon oath
| ti,ota sff(a Unul
be done in case OF gross liDel He appealed to the
House to affirm that the course proposed by the Gov,
ernment was "a most honorable and adequate one, ana
that court OF law the proper place in which 10
| deal with the charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
THE QUARREL OVER MISS BAzAINE.

A RUMoR THAT SENIOR NoRIEGA REFUSES TO FIGHT
YOUNG MExICANs TAKING SIDES.
CITY OF MEXICO. via FL Paso, May (Specidl.-It
ia rumorcd this evening that Senor Noriega hos re-
fuscd 10 fight the Spanish Minister, Senor Vercero
Armesto but will file charges against bm In Madrid
Noriega has, however, made arrangements to light
Eustace Barron, the young man who was Miss
Bazaines partner in the alleged caucan. Nothing
has occurred in years which has shaken Mexican
society. There il disposition on the part Of the
spirited young Mexcans to take sides and become
champions OF ono or the otci OF the principals Two
or three duels may develop cut OF the main issne
meeting at the Spanish Casino has been called for
Saturday night when there will be discussion OF the
incident Those who side with Noriega, and tney arc
many say they will not stop the war on the spanish
Minister Senior Vercero ArAestV. until he is recalled
TO Spain.
The trouble at the ball. they contend, is only one
of several grievances against Armesto. They cite
particularly The Minister'S course when Mazzantini
was here few months ago. Senor Armesto intro,
dueed the bullfghter about in Mexican circles ana
made him social lion. One wealthy ana aristocrhuc
Mexican taking Armestos introduction as an ndorse,
ment of Mazzantns standing, gave the latter swell
reception and on the handsomely engraved carde
appeared - In honor OF Scnor Mazzautin" Now the
Spaniards say Mazzantn s good enough fellow, but
he is only bull fighter, and the Spanish Ministers
action was kud OF imposition on Mexican hospl-
Not only has meeting Of the Casino been called.
but one as we'll which all the Spanish residents are
invited 1t is the plan of those who have the move
ment In charge to secure the Minister'S expulsion
from the club and aso general condemnation by the
colony OF the course he has pursued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
FOR SENATOR FROM VEST. VIRGINIA.

CHARLESTON, May 5.-The Senate and Lower House
met in Joint assembly at to-day for the purpose OF
eectng a United States Senator. There were eighty-
nine members present or this number forty-ve were
reouired to elect The vote resulted as follows; Z j.
Faulkner Dem.). 4s; Flick tReph 81; Baroee ('reeo-
back) 6 Camden Dem), 1; T. s. frowh' /; "hi''aaar'
Mr. Faulkner. having received the necessary number
~ votes was declared elected Judge Faulkner Is son
Of Charles James Faulkner who represented virginia
and West Virginia the Congress OF the United states
before the Rebellion and served as Minister TO France
nnder the Administration OF President Buchanan inc
sensoreleet was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia,
where he now lives. He is about forty years Old ne s
thirteenth judicial Circuit. aud has held the office up 10
this time He is considered OF the ablest judges In
the state and is popular with all classes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.


Stephen Little, who for years was auditor and con-
troller OF the NowYor Lake Erie and Western Railroad
has been appointed auditor OF the Pullman Palace Car
Company with headquarters at Chicago lie succeeds
G. L. Dayie, who recently died
Al tbs annual meeting OF the New-York susquehanna
and Western Railroad Company YESTERDAY the former
poHfs was reelected president s. " White vce-pres
dent and p Rafferty, secretary and treasurer AL the
acts of the board during the year were rstined
DETROIT Mich. May 5.The counsel for the Merchants
and Manufacturers Exchange has made his report on
ths Interstate law The opinions will govern tho Ex
bsne In its attitude toward the Michigan Central Rail-
road which is charged with unreasonable Discrimination
against commercial travellers The attorney reported
tSat he xaw nothing extraordinary aDont the measure
hat the main parts are and the first three sections
contain nothing new. all being found In the established
common law declsiohs'
DETROIT Mich. May 5.-At the annual meeting OF the
Mbigan Central Railroad to-day the following directors
ore elected: Cornelius Vanderbilt, William K. Wander
hnt f d. Worcester, Samuel F. Baker and Chauncey NJ.
nepew OF New-York; II. H. Ledy ard and Ashley Pond,
OF Detrot William l. ecott Oh Lille, fehn ana Jonn "
Farwell, of Chicago.
Topeka Kan. May Sat the annual meeting OF the
Atehlson Topeka and Fe Railroad to-day the fol-
lowing directors elected: b. p. Cheney chairman
W r Strong l. T. Burr, c. Il Goldman Barnstable
Mass; a ien speare w. Wharton George s Ealey
Galveston, Tex; Z. X. Holiday Topeka f. b. Purcell,
Manhattan, Kan; J.. severey, Emp0riia Kan. W. Is.
Strong was elected president
CHICAGO May 5.--A II. wilder and George r. Finch.
of ST. Paul. and H. H. Porter Of Chicago. have prepared
plan OF reorganization OF the Northwestern Manufact
urng and Car Company, OF saltwater The main feat
ures OF the plan are the formation of corporation
which shall acquire the assets Of the car company, with
ample capital for the conduct OF business debts or
liens upon the assets acquired or otherwise, and no
classiication OF stock distinction between stock
holders Each creditor OF the car company Il he une'
In this plan receve stock at par IN the new corpora
ton for the face or his claim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
ANTI GERMAN DEMONSTRATIONS
SENSATIONAL STORIES TOLD IN LONDON.

FREyCuMEN CRYING down WITH GERMANY
ION TO BERLIN"-DENIALs FROM PARIS.
LONDON, May 5.-Anti- German demonstrations con-
tnue be made in various parts OF Pans. process
sion carrying banner inscribed 4" To Berlin" to-day
marched 10 the Palace OF the Eysee the residence OF
President Grevy, where 1t dispersed by the police
Twelve of persons who took prominent parts in this
demonstration were arrested
The Telegraph describes the demonstration last
Tuesday evening serious. The mob IN
the neghborhood OF the Eden Theatre, where
wagner's "Lohengrn" was being performed. shouted:
"H bas LAHemaile!" Down with Germany. " Viee Ia
Franoe," "a BerRini" ION Berlin A. bas Bismdrek!
Down with Bismarck "Give us back our clocks" re-
ferring to strasburg).
Last evening the demonstrations renewed
mob composed OF students and gamins marched about
shouting They halted In front OF the Army and Navy
Club and there cried out "Vire PArD'ee Frdneafse y!
"Vire Boulangerl" a. Berlinl" Another mob went to
the building occupied by Russian Embassy shouting:
Vire la France! !" Vice la Russell" "Vce FAH,anee
Russo Frdncdise The leaders OF this mob then pro-
posed to their followers march TO the German En-
bassy The mob proceeded In the direction OF the Place
dc la Concorde singing the air "Lamplons" TO the words
Of the song "Nos Pe,ptdes" Our clocks. but 1t
stopped by the police and turned away before 1t could
reach the German Embassy The mob then returned to
the Place de rOpera and there gradually dispersed
PARIS. May 5.-It semtoinclally announced this
afternoon that the reports circulated In London OF
alleged ant-German demonstration yesterday in the
Champs Eysees here without foundation In fact IL
is declared that such that described
took place at all anywhere In Paris which calm and
undisturbed throughout all the day and evening The
only arrests made were those of twelve persons taken
into custody during the evening for nong in the Place
de rOpera No flag inscribed "a Berlin In any
place Paris yesterday yesterday evening" as related
In London.
NJ Iamoreux manager Of the Eden Theatre In an
nOuncing the withdrawal OF "Lohengrln, writes that
he produced the work in the interest OF art AMI the
cepon accorded II by the French press and public show
that tho production with the approval OF all honest
men.
Tho publishers OF La RsrdHche have been summoned
to appear before tribunal OF justice Wednes day
next
cepton to-day. Among those present Count Won
Munster the German Ambassador, who has returned TO
Paris after absence on furlough Count Won Munster
pressed pleasure returning 10 France. Ho said that
he was convinced that, after the excitement the
schnaebeles affair had Gained down. rela-
lions wonld continue between France and Germany:
never ceased to inspire the French Government during
the entire controversy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
THE VANCOUVER MINE HORROR.
THIRTEEN DEAD BODIES FoUND-LIrTLE HOPE Oh
REsCUING THE ENToMBED MINERs-IEAR-
r~c TUp eoIYSD or A PICK,


REscUING THE ENToMBED MINERs-nEAR-
ING THE SOUND or PICK.
SASA1uo b. C., May 5.-An day yesterday gangs OF
men were engaged in efforts 10 subduc the
flames I'm No ! Shaft OF the Victoria Coal Company,
where the explosion occurred Tuesday night. At p.
NJ 1t was thought they had the fire under control There
is but little hope rescung the cntombed miners, OF
whom there are 100 Over onehaf OF them have wives
and children Five miners and seven Cinnamon were
brought up dead to-day. Richard Gibson, the oyernan
OF the mne mraculousy escaped with few cuts about
the face Fears entertained Of second explosion oi
gas, which might blow the whole place up, ana ola
miners say that such result Is possible.
Mr. Ryden and Mr. Scott, OF the Wellington Collery,
went down In the mine yesterday afternoon at the I'M
minen. risk of their lives to endeavor TO make an inves
tigation. They could learn nothing definite
black pail hangs the city. Business houses are
closed coeries shut mp ana the entire population Is
gathered at the scene OF the disaster. Frantic wives,
children and sOrowng fathers hover In
the vicinity and mourn over their afiction.
The disaster supposed to have been caused by an ex
posion of coal dust.
The shift that came up late last night reported hearing
evidence of pick striking the opposite side OF the
wall The feeling is that while there Is life there
hope" but that the hope Is faint.
dense volume OF arises from the air shaft and
until the fire is completely subdued II Will be Impossible
TO enter the workings Fresh relays OF working parucs
are being brought from Wellington, and ships In the
harbor have also supplied about sixty men who are WORK
ing nobly